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Experience You Can Count On - An Advocate That Represents You
Tom has been working in the transportation electrification space for the past seven years. He has worked with several OEM electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturers and in eMobility and Electrical Infrastructure executive leadership positions. He has authored articles on EV charging for the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, Minnesota Business Journal, and the Minnesota Real Estate Journal. He has been an instructor for HalfMoon Education Inc. for the EV Charging Stations to Homes and Businesses Course.
In addition, he has moderated CEC approved panels and participated as a subject matter expert on EV Charging for the Building Owners & Managers Association Greater Minneapolis, MN Real Estate Journal Multi Housing Summit, and the Minnesota Multi Housing Association Executive Conference.
Tom held Business Development positions with major Twin Cities electrical contractors holding the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification along with many other Certified Installation Partner designations with major EV Charging Station OEMs.
He is knowledgeable on a variety of residential and commercial Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging products, network solutions, installation, servicing, and market incentives. He is skilled at developing new business relationships that help deliver the right turnkey EV charging solution for his clients.
Tom holds a B.S. of Industrial Studies degree from St. Cloud State University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business. Tom spent 20 years working in the utility space.
Tom is currently the Principle Trusted EV Charging Advisor for ConsultOne Group, a Twin Cities based consultancy specializing in acting as an objective client advocate and trusted advisor with experience in guiding Multifamily, Condominium and Property Management stakeholders through an EV Charging Advisory Process to define and construct the right EV charging solution for their application.
The “One” in our name means your single source of accountability for any project.
ConsultOne Group - Your Trusted EV Charging Advisor
Our Role
Our Role
Installing EV charging infrastructure in multifamily properties is often a complex and highly technical process. In my extensive experience working with clients on EV charging projects, I’ve frequently encountered HOA boards, committees, and property managers who lacked the technical knowledge to:
- Clearly define their project requirements
- Develop a detailed scope of work for electrical contractors
- Establish a realistic budget for a complete EV charging solution
As a former Executive Sales Manager for an EV charging manufacturer and a Business Development Leader for electrical contractors, I was often asked questions such as:
- “Do we have enough capacity in our existing electrical system to support EV charging?”
- “Should we install a shared charging amenity or provide dedicated EV chargers for each parking stall?”
- “How can we tell if the electrical contractors we’re speaking with are qualified and certified to do the job properly?”
- “Should we install non-networked chargers or smart, networked chargers?”
- “We’ve received three bids from different contractors recommending different solutions. How do we evaluate these proposals and choose the right one?”
These are just a few of the many questions multifamily property stakeholders face when planning an EV charging installation. That’s where we come in.
Our Approach
ConsultOne Group serves as your trusted, objective advisor throughout the entire EV charging process. We represent your interests—not those of the manufacturers or contractors.
Our in-depth expertise in the EV charging ecosystem ensures you receive the most appropriate, cost-effective solution for your property’s needs.
We guide you through a structured, five-step EV Charging Advisory Process that ensures your project is delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with the Scope-of-Work that was contracted for:
- Initiation
- Site Consultation
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Construction
- Close-Out & C.A.R.E. (Continued Assistance, Reporting, and Evaluation)
Each phase includes specific deliverables, which are detailed in the Solution section of our site.
EV Charging Advisory Process Roadmap
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